1922

Wilfred 'Wilf' James is a prideful and desperate farmer who resorts to murder to maintain control over his land and family. His character embodies the struggle between personal desire and moral integrity, as he spirals into madness due to guilt. As the story unfolds, Wilf's crumbling mental state reflects his increasingly isolated existence.

Arlette James is Wilf's wife, whose desire to sell their inherited land leads to tragic consequences. She represents the conflict between progress and tradition, as her ambition clashes with Wilf's pride. Her character ultimately embodies the innocence lost to violence and betrayal, making her demise all the more tragic.

Henry James is the teenage son caught in his father's fatal web of deceit and manipulation. Initially a passive character, he is coerced into complicity in the murder, leading to profound guilt that transforms him into a shadow of his former self. His evolution reflects the tragic consequences of familial loyalty when entangled in moral corruption.

Sheriff Jones serves as the moral compass of the film, investigating Arlette's disappearance and embodying the law in a desperate rural setting. His persistence in seeking the truth contrasts sharply with Wilf's deception, symbolizing the struggle between justice and wrongdoing. Despite his efforts, he ultimately fails to uncover the dark secret.

Shannon Cotterie is Henry's girlfriend, whose unexpected pregnancy and subsequent fate weave her deeply into the family’s tragic web. Her character represents the loss of innocence and the impact of choices made by those around her, culminating in a heartbreaking end that illustrates the far-reaching consequences of Wilf and Henry's actions.

Harlan Cotterie is Shannon's father, representing the protective instincts of a parent confronted with tragedy. His rejection of Wilf symbolizes the broader themes of consequence and accountability, as he embodies the pain inflicted by Wilf's choices on innocent lives.